1M workers now qualify for overtime protection | Borderless hiring emerges as the next phase in tech work | Don't let your business die from self-inflicted wounds
In executive action taken by President Joe Biden, more than 1 million workers earning under $43,888 annually now qualify for overtime protections. If he is re-elected, Biden plans to extend the protection to 3 million more workers, raising the threshold to $58,656. Full Story: The Hill (7/1)
Recruiting & Retention
Borderless hiring emerges as the next phase in tech work Technology leaders are increasingly moving toward borderless hiring, transcending traditional remote work models. Lower costs and a wider talent pool are two significant perks for companies, and the rise of remote and asynchronous work is spurring a surge in borderless hiring in the technology sector, according to a recent Gartner survey. Full Story: CNBC (6/30)
Investing in Digital Employee Experience is crucial Digital Employee Experience (DEX) is crucial for retaining IT talent and boosting productivity, as highlighted by recent surveys showing high burnout and turnover among IT professionals. Key steps include creating benchmarks, collaborating with IT, aligning investments, leveraging automation, and ongoing evaluation. Full Story: Training magazine (6/25)
Benefits & Compensation
Paid time off a "must have" for employees, poll finds A global Kellanova survey found 64% of employees and students consider paid time off to be a workplace "must-have," while 60% want competitive pay and 58% want development opportunities. "Job seekers universally view attributes that benefit their individual careers and well-being as most appealing when it comes to work experience," stated the report, which also found 51% want to be able to bring their best selves to work. Full Story: Human Resources Director (6/27)
The HR Leader
5 ways to make your team look forward to meetings Boost collaboration, communication and productivity during weekly team meetings by starting with a non-work-related topic, catching up on accomplishments, spending time in team problem-solving mode, and clarifying after-meeting actions and responsibilities, writes executive leadership coach Lolly Daskal. "These meetings can become something your team looks forward to, serving as a platform for growth, collaboration, and collective success," Daskal writes. Full Story: Lolly Daskal (6/28)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
In "Back to the Future," Biff says to Marty McFly, "Make like a tree and ____!"
What say you? Household chores I spent last night cleaning and reorganizing my kitchen. I cleared out the cupboards, tossed out foods and spices that were expired, created food categories and pantry zones for the remaining food, then put everything away. It was 9 p.m. when I hauled several heavy bags of trash to the rubbish cans outside. By 9:30 p.m., my kitchen and new extended pantry were neat and tidy. I was tired and sore, but pleased with the outcome.
I like some household chores more than others. I like vacuuming and organizing spaces. On the other hand, I don't like doing laundry, cleaning toilets or dusting. So I thought we'd have some fun today. What household chores do you dislike? If yours is not on the list below, tell me. And if you want to let me know why you dislike it, I'd love to hear.
